Lakeshore Travel Guide
San Francisco
Visit Lakeshore
Stay near popular Lakeshore attractions
Things to do
California Academy of Sciences Daytime Admission
Go City: San Francisco All-Inclusive Pass with 30+ Attractions
California Sunset Cruise (2-hours)
San Francisco: One day Yosemite and Giant Sequoias Tour
de Young Museum General Admission Ticket
Top hotels in Lakeshore
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
"Accessibility to all the tourist destinations."
Reviewed on 16 Jul 2026
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
"Been staying here for years for medical appointments and tourism. Rooms are remodeled and clean. Fantastic view from 22nd floor. Food options have been upgraded, much better coffee. Fabulous restaurants on Polk St. As well. Only gripe is lack of TV options, no streaming log on availability, just ..."
Reviewed on 16 Jul 2026
Hyatt Regency San Francisco
Handlery Union Square Hotel
Hotel Zoe Fisherman's Wharf
"The hotel was small but very nice. Better than expected."
Reviewed on 16 Jul 2026
Hilton San Francisco Financial District
"All good"
Reviewed on 16 Jul 2026
Where to stay in Lakeshore
Fisherman's Wharf
Travellers love Fisherman's Wharf for its popular shops, and you can see more of San Francisco by jumping on the metro at Jones St and Beach St Stop or Jefferson St & Taylor St Stop. You might spend time checking out top sights like Pier 39 and San Francisco Bay.
Union Square
Known for its charming cafes and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Union Square. Check out top attractions like Westin St Francis Hotel Glass Elevators and Union Square, and jump on the metro at Powell St & Geary Blvd Stop or Powell St & Post St Stop to see more of the city.
Downtown San Francisco
Known for its fascinating museums, popular shops and acclaimed art galleries, there's plenty to explore in Downtown San Francisco. Top attractions like Oracle Park and San Francisco Bay are major draws. Catch the metro at Market St & 5th St Stop or Market St & Taylor St Stop to see more of the city.
South of Market
Gourmet restaurants great entertainment and top sights from Oracle Park to San Francisco Bay – discover South of Market, a destination also famous for its shopping.
Nob Hill
Gourmet restaurants Chinatown and top sights from SF Masonic Auditorium to Cable Car Museum – discover Nob Hill, a destination also famous for its shopping.
